Aapc Chapter 8 Glossary Of Terms

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Allograft

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Transplanting tissue obtained from a donor of the same species.

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Ankylolis

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Stiffening of the joint.

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Ankylosing Spondylitis

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A disease causing the bones of the spine to grow together.

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Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL)

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A ligament located in the center of the knee controlling rotation and forward movement of the tibia (shin bone).

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Arthritis

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Inflammation of a joint; usually accompanied by pain, swelling, and sometimes changes in structure.

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Arthrogram

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X-ray to view bones structures, follows an injection of contrast fluid into a joint area.

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Arthroscopy

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Minimally-invasive, diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedure used for conditions of a joint.

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Arthropathy

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Pathology or abnormality of a joint and arthritic conditions.

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Autograph

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Transplanting tissue into a new position in or on the body of the same individual.

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Bursa

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Fluid-filled sac located between a bone and a tendon or muscle.

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Bursitis

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Swelling and irritation of the bursa.

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Bunion

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Inflammation and deformity in the joint of the big toe.

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Capsulitis

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Inflammation of the tissues; also called synovitis.

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Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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Median nerve is compressed as it passes through the carpal tunnel (a confined space) in the wrist.

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Cartilage

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Smooth material covering bone ends of a joint to cushion bones; allows the joint to move easily.

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Cubital tunnel

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A tunnel of muscle, ligament, and bone on the inside of the elbow.

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Dislocation

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Occurs when extreme force is put on a ligament, causing the two bone ends to separate.

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Dorsopathies

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Disorders affecting the spinal column.

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Electromyogram (EMG)

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A test to evaluate nerve and muscle function.

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Enthesopathy

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Disease occurring at the site of attachment of ligament or muscle tendons to bones or joint capsules.

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Femur

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Thighbone.

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Gout

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Result of a defect in body chemistry (such as uric acid in the joint fluid); this painful condition most often attacks small joints.

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Hammertoe

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Bent deformity in the middle toe joint.

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Humerus

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Bone of the upper arm.

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Lateral Collateral Ligament (LCL)

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Ligament giving stability to the outer knee.

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Lateral Epicondylitis (tennis elbow)

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Caused by damage to tendons bending the wrist backward away from the palm.

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Ligaments

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White, shiny, flexible band of fibrous tissue binding joints together and connecting bones and cartilage.

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Medial Collateral Ligament (MCL)

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Ligament giving stability to the inner knee.

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Meniscus

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Crescent-shaped disc of connective tissue between the bones of the knees acting as shock absorber to cushion the lower part of the leg.

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Muskuloskeletal System

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Complex system involving the body's muscles and skeleton, including the joints, ligaments, tendons, and nerves.

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Myelogram

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Injection of a dye or contrast material into the spinal canal: a specific X-ray study also allowing careful evaluation of the spinal canal and nerve roots.

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Nursemaid's elbow

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Partial dislocation of the elbow or proximal radial head common in small children.

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Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)

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The insertion of rods, wires, pins, nails, or plates are placed to surgically repair fractured bones, usually through an incision over the fracture site.

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Osteoarthritis

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Wear and tear causing inflammation of the joint, resulting in swelling, pain, and stiffness.

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Osteomyletis

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An Inflammation of the bone and/or bone marrow caused by infection.

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Osteoporosis

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Porous bone developing when bone no longer is replaced as quickly as it is removed.

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Pathologic fracture

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Bone fx caused by a disease, not accident or injury.

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Patella

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Kneecap.

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Plantar Fascia

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Long band of connecting tissue running from the heel to the ball of the foot.

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Posterior Cruciate Ligament (PCL)

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Ligament located in the back of the knee controlling backward movement of the tibia (shin bone).

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Prosthesis

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Artificial body part replacement.

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Radius

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Shorter of the two bones of the forearm.

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Rheumatoid Arthritis

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Inflammatory disease involving the lining of the joint (synovium).

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Scleroderma

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Disease of the body's connective tissue causing thickening and hardening of the skin.

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Scoliosis

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Lateral, or sideways, curvature and rotation of vertebrae.

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Soft tissues

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Ligaments, tendons and muscles of the musculoskeletal system.

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Spondylosis

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Osteoarthritis of the spine.

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Spondylitis

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Inflammation of the spine.

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Spinal Stenosis

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Narrowing of the spinal canal.

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Sprain

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Partial or complete tear of a ligament.

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Strain

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Partial or complete tear of a muscle or tendon.

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Stress Fx

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Bone injury caused by overuse.

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Synovial Fluid

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Clear fluid released by the synovial membrane, acts as a lubricant for joints and tendons.

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Tendon

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Tough cords of tissue that connect muscles to bones.

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Tendonitis

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Inflammation in a tendon or tendon covering.

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Tibia

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Shin bone or larger bone of the lower leg.

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Ulnar Bone

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Longer of the two bones in the forearm.

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Striated (skeletal) Muscle

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Helps control body movement and makes up most of the muskuloskeletal system.

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Smooth (visceral) Muscle

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Involuntary muscle found in the internal organs.

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Cardiac Muscle

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Muscle found in the heart and great vessels such as the aorta.